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*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 2020*



*THE NATION*


Ban foreign medical trips for one year

Pensioners want inclusion in Kwara palliatives

Palliatives not for Nigerians with more than N5,000 bank balance

Palliatives: Osun Assembly summons commissioner

Break COVID-19 transmission link, Buhari urges PTF

Curfew will avert disaster, says APC

Ecobank seeks account opening with Mobile *326#

Ogun takes delivery of molecular laboratory

We will support Covid-19 fight despite strike

Rosabon unveils N6m collateral-free loan for civil servants

PDP slams Akeredolus measures to curb virus spread

35 discharged in FCT, Lagos, Osun, Kaduna, Akwa Ibom as cases rise to 407

Group faults PDPs position on subsidy

Report: CACOVID formed to tackle Coronavirus pandemic

Niger SSG turns back trailer carrying people from Lagos

Our battle against fake news, by minister

Who becomes Ondo PDP chairman

CAN president calls for seven days prayer

Tinubu: massive spending way out of economic crisis

Agripreneurs to compete for $100, 000 prize

NHRC receives 105 rights violation complaints

Why Ogun PDP chairman was removed, by Kashamu

ADC to opposition: no time for politics

N60b bonds up for subscription

LAWMA official killed in Lagos

Weve stopped maltreatment of Nigerians in China, says Gbajabiamila

FAAC to hold meeting by video conferencing

Foundation gives cash to 1,000 people


*VANGUARD*


World leaders build $8trn war chest against COVID-19

NSE pushes for transparency in conduct of virtual meetings

OIL WATCH: Oil price drops below $20 per barrel

COVID-19: Stakeholders bicker over N900m deduction from councils in Cross River

Protecting the people from hoodlums

Tesla shares jump on Goldman Sachs 'buy' rating

COVID-19: ANCOPSS urges compliance, holistic fight against pandemic

Poets honour Ofeimun during poetourism as he clocks 70

Rihanna sent ventilator to dad after he tested positive for coronavirus

Playing religious politics with coronavirus

We'll eradicate child molestation in Nigeria 'CPN

COVID-19 is a fertile ground for aggravated corruption in Nigeria

Host communities pledge support for School of Medical Laboratory

COVID-19: LAUTECH donates to owner states

Nigerian doctor dies of coronavirus after treating infected patient in Lagos

FG seals plastic surgery clinic in Lagos over 'potentially injurious conduct

PHOTOS: Rage as Sapele protests lockdown

COVID-19: Enugu Radio School kicks off for primary and secondary students

COVID-19: Time to look into the nation's healthcare system

Angry mob set armed robbery suspect ablaze in Ughelli

COVID-19: Airline crew not quarantined on our campus ' UNILAG

Stop bleaching or risk coronavirus disease ' Medical expert

44-year-old man defiles his 14-year-old daughter in Imo

COVID-19: Medical lab scientist differs with FG on 1,500 tests per day claim


*THISDAY*


FG to Raise N60bn through Bond Auction

Sterling Bank Unfolds Palliative Measures for Customers

Adegbohungbe Now Coronation Merchant Banks Substantive MD

Group Faults Planned Use of Subscribers Data in COVID-19 Fight

ALTON Allays Fears of Hazards Linked to Telecoms Emissions

Smart Utility Solution Will Reduce Electricity Consumption

Microsoft Urges Educators to Leverage Tech to Curb Cyberbullying

Report: 5G Will Address Surge in Urban Migration

FBN Holdings to Divest from Insurance Business, Market Gains Further

COVID-19: Zinox Group, Konga to Feed 7,000 Families

MainOne Provides Connectivity to Lagos Command Centres

Facebook Launches Tools to Connect Communities

FMDQ Exchange Admits Flour Mills of Nigeria Bonds, NIDF Fund

HP Set to Promote Distance Learning

CAP Partners WIMBIZ, LifeBank to Fight COVID-19

Airtel Commits over N1.9bn to COVID-19

SystemSpecs, Paga Partner on Digital Payments

FIFA: Super Eagles, Others May Not Play This Year Due to...

Tech Journalists Faults 5G Conspiracy Theory, Cautions Nigerians

COVID-19 Ushers in a Rethinking Phase for Nigerian Youths

Oyinloye Gets African Badminton Confederations Certification

Igbosare a Conquered People, Held in Bondage and Monitored Aggressively

Rensource Launches Distribution Platform

Visa Foundation Commits $210m Relief Fund for MSMEs

Barcelona Announce Board Changes after Resignations

COVID-19: Leaders Urged to Re-tool in Time of Crisis

Newcastle Utds 300m Takeover Close

PEBEC Postpones NAP Accelerator Programme

Time for Nigeria to Start Looking Beyond Oil, Says Expert

Omilabu: Lockdown, Proper Hygiene, Social Distancing will Curb Spread of COVID-19

Ailing Lawyer Urgently Needs N1.7M to Treat Heart, Kidney Disease

China, COVID-19 and African Anger

Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates

COVID19: Consolidated HallMark Insurance Boss Secures Regulators Approval to Extend Share Offer

NAICOM: No Insurance Company Is Forced to Donate to Fight Against Corona Virus

Stakeholders Hail Book on Crisis Communication Strategies


*PUNCH*


Pay our March stipends, N-Power beneficiaries beg FG

Assault: Chinese envoy submits probe report to Gbajabiamila

Speaker condemns killings of 18 people in Taraba

Ortom reinstates sacked resident doctors

14 more days of hunger down

Lockdown: One dies as hoodlums attack Lagos communities

Imo police rescue kidnapped victim, arrest suspect

FGs plan to feed schoolchildren during lockdown insulting Falana

APC warns vigilance groups against lawlessness

Kwara constitutes team on prerogative of mercy

Buhari lauds ex-UN envoy, Clark, at 90

FG condemns lockdown resistance

Oil firms N4.58tn loan repayment under threat Investigation

Ortom extends lockdown by two weeks, slashes budget

GTBank extends SME loan repayment by 90 days

Northern groups oppose govs request for COVID-19 fund

Security agencies killed 18 during lockdown NHRC

FBN Holdings to sell 65% insurance business

Samples: Lagos creates 20 centres, FCT combs residents houses

Keke operators protest colleagues killing in Rivers police station

Stock market sustains uptrend, investors gain N344bn

Turning the COVID-19 tragedy into an opportunity for a new Nigeria

Weve not discussed Edo, Ondo gov polls postponement INEC

COVID-19: Nigeria, SAfrica, others lose $4.2bn, says IMF

Lagos begins food kitchen, targets 100,000 youths daily

Heritage Bank celebrates health workers

Pay our March stipends, N-Power beneficiaries beg FG

Pay our March stipends, N-Power beneficiaries beg FG


*DAILY TRUST*


Police and lockdown enforcement

Oshiomhole, Secondus 'missing' as political activities standstill

Reps receive March salary, defer COVID-19 donation

Re: Should retired Judges handle election petitions

COVID-19: Opportunity cost of lockdown

Coronavirus: 'Take in cover

Schools remain closed nationwide 'Ministry

Denmark goes back to school

Reform improves teachers, students' performance in Bauchi

COVID-19: Markets in FCT to operate twice weekly

Food vendors make brisk business at checkpoints

Why we are commencing palliatives distribution in Abaji-Minister

Gold price spikes over coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus sends Germany into recession

COVID-19 lockdown: Compliance in FCT, very high ' FRSC

Germany, Russia slam Trump's WHO payment freeze

Lockdown: DPOs to lead distribution of palliatives in Ogun

Movement restriction: Ekiti NSCDC boss cautions defiant drivers, passengers

4 men arraigned in court over murder

Ekiti Police Commissioner tasks security operatives on human rights protection

Don't attack your neighbour in the name of hunger

FCT discharges 3 COVID-19 patients

FG denies report that 'imported Chinese doctor' tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 chaos: Nigerians who clamoured for FIFA ban won't repeat such mistake -Patrick Pascal

Farooq Kperogi: The man behind the 'angry keyboard

28-yr-old pregnant nurse dies from coronavirus, but baby survived

Inter Allies of Ghana striker, Utim aims for the top after COVID-19

Recession: Analysts list implications, survival options for Nigeria

COVID-19: Doctor who treated Kano index patient tests negative

Badminton federation boss, Orbih hails Umpire Oyinloye's elevation

Lagos records another COVID-19 death

as Emefiele canvasses 4-point strategy to revitalize economy

Man Utd's Pogba says he has grown used to criticism

FG pays N200bn to boost gas supply to power plants

COVID-19: Kaduna discharges one patient

Fire razes CAC's headquarters

Ex-London Marathon winner Wanjiru provisionally suspended

No power supply when Abaji teenager was electrocuted ' AEDC

Ronaldinho enjoys 'golden cell' in locked-down Paraguay capita

Onne Customs reports N22.9bn revenue collections in Q1

FBN Holdings to divest 65% equity from FBN Insurance


*THE SUN*


Atonement: Divinity and humanity as one

COVID 19: Stakeholders call for VAT suspension, more palliatives

COVID-19: Anambra identifies 28 contacts of index case

COVID -19: Mouka donates 200 mattresses to Ogun isolation centres

Ighalo rules out Super Eagles return

Fire razes 30 shops at Dugbe Market in Ibadan

COVID-19: Boss Mustapha's heavy burden

Osimhen: I'll like to play for big club in England

OPS demands more stimulus packages to mitigate economic impact of COVID-19

2023: PDP faces litmus test with congresses

Osun Assembly resumes legislative activities

Kogi guber tribunal admits video evidence, death certificates

Wilder wont step-aside for Joshua, Fury fight

Egungun, be careful

COVID-19 palliative: FG to pay N120bn for free electricity if' 'DisCos

COVID-19: Ogun free zone workers protest restriction order, destroy property

N60bn worth of bonds up for sale April 22 'DMO

Barca relives Oshoala's impact in 2019 Copa Catalunya Cup win

Without zoning, minorities can't get political power ' Egwuonwu

Healthcare workers in medical war zones

Why always Wike

Transparency, IPPIS, ASUU and war against corruption

FBN Holdings to divest stake in FBN Insurance

Ogun molecular laboratory ready soon

West African Rugby series face uncertainty ' Ladipo

Overhauling the National Social Investment Programme

The unseen, little-known killer, Covid-19

Panic rush in Kano markets, banks ahead of lockdown


*GUARDIAN*


Where are Ekoku's key teammates of 93/94 now

Woman bathes neighbour with hot water in Lagos

Sports can come back but without fans: Fauci

Residents demand justice over incessant killings in Kogi, Enugu

Clash between police, cultists leaves six dead in DR Congo

Super Eagles manager's job is not vacant

Lady shuns FRSC officers at checkpoint for not wearing facemasks

FIC records N25.66 trillion turnover as indices soar by N344 billion

Colombia releases 4,000 prisoners over coronavirus

Why Okagbare's marriage with ex-Eagles' star crashed in USA

New online infrastructure to bridge gaps between SMEs, customers

ITU backs science on 5G as global connections hit 2.7 billion by 2053

Customs rakes in N22.9 billion revenue in Onne

Money, covid-419 and pandemic corruption

Much ado about national security adviser - Part 2

Coronavirus: Have you written your will

Humankind and the numerous unseen enemies

Journalists should ensure factual reporting of coronavirus, says IPC

Doubt existence of COVID-19 at your peril, Masari warns

FG restricts, begins evacuation of trucks in Lagos

Akwa Ibom State has three suspected cases of COVID-19

Why Amotekun has not taken off, by DAWN

NLC seeks debt pardon, moratorium from development agencies

COVID-19: Where are the local governments

Food for thought

Buhari felicitates with UK premier on discharge over coronavirus

Benue slashes 2020 budget over impending recession


*DAILY TIMES*


Breaking: Nigeria reports 34 new COVID-19 cases, tally now 407

NSCDC denies report of COVID-19 positive personnel in Sokoto

Akwa Ibom discharges 3 Coronavirus patients

Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, April 16, 2020

Covid-19: We can now test 3000 persons daily, NCDC declares

Lagos PDP flags off COVID-19 relief outreach for state residents

France pushes for global moratorium on African debt in virus crisis

How fiscal, monetary policies will stimulate Nigerias economy post-COVID-19-Tinubu

Parma players, coaches agree to forego one months wages

COVID-19: Nasarawa distributes rice to IDPs, indigents

NCDC confirms 34 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria

Serie A players, officials to be tested, then isolated when training resumes

Covid-19: U.S. Experts lose interest for chloroquine treatment

COVID-19: FG working to mitigate lockdown effects Minister

Man Utds Pogba says he has grown used to criticism

French clubs hopeful of finishing season as country targets easing of lockdown

Soursop: Things You Dont Know About This Fruit

NCC to boost Nigerias internet services with ICT parksLadesope Ladelokun

Lockdown: ASUU backs Udom, distributes sanitizers to AIbom residents

NHL tells players to self-quarantine through April 30

COVID-19: Julius Berger provides Ambulance to Teaching Hospital

COVID-19: UNDP supports Nigeria with 50 Ventilators, PPE

Adidas eyes 2.4 bln state-guaranteed coronavirus loan

Desist from night travels now, IGP warns transporters

Hammers boss Moyes fears injury pile-up if Premier League resumes

COVID -19: VSF distributes food, medical consumables to Yobe IDPs

COVID-19: Oyo farmers lament drop in sale of food items

I rack in more money trading than been on movie set Actress Omobutty


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


What You Need To Know About The Africa-China Tech Alliance

Cyprus Extends Tax Compliance Dates Due To COVID-19 Crisis

PPE Firm Defends Decision To 'Divert Essential Kit' From Scotland To England

Kairos Aerospace Closes $9m Series C Funding

Resolving Safety Controversy Of 5G Telecoms

County Durham Expands Global Reach With Japan-based Medtech

Brazil Adds To Coronavirus Tax Response

Amazon Threatens To Halt French Deliveries After Court Order

Bandari Want KPL Season Cancelled

Nagorno-Karabakh Elects New Leader

NCS Apapa Command Generates N110.204b In Q1

India Qualify For ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

Ondo 2020: Any Party That Fields Akeredolu Will Lose' Oyedele

Italian Virus Hospital To Hire Fauci If Trump Fires Him

You Are Intolerant, Insensitive, PDP Tells Oyetola

AU Blasts Trump For Cutting WHO Funding

Tour de France Rescheduled To Start August 29

COVID-19: Gombe NUJ Advises State Task Force To Be More Transparent

Leroy Sane Edging Closer To 70m Bayern Munich Transfer

UAE Releases 400 Pakistani Prisoners

Arsenal Chiefs Pressurise Stars To Take Pay Cut Ahead Of Crunch Meeting

How Man Utd Reacted To Aston Villa Target Breaking Quarantine Rules

Joe Biden Accused Of Sexual Assault

BREAKING: Juventus Pair Matuidi, Rugani Recover From Coronavirus

Barcelona Want Kante In Chelsea Offer For Coutinho

EU Reveals Road Map To Exit COVID-19 Restrictions


*TRIBUNE*


Of improved medical care, palliatives

BREAKING: Nigeria records 34 new COVID-19 cases, total now 407

BREAKING: Nigeria records 34 new COVID-19 cases, total now 407

COVID-19: Controversy over palliatives for Nigerians

COVID-19: Gbajabiamila leading a divided House 'Gbillah

Lagos may soon demand compulsory completion of Primary 6 for JSS admission

COVID-19: NUT, parents, school owners laud Lagos govt on e-lessons programme

IBB varsity inaugurates committee on takeoff of medical sciences

Coronavirus could be spreading through farts, says Doctor

Are finger condoms beneficial

Anal sex predisposes to cancer, HIV infection, others 'Experts

NGO teaches widows, aged on COVID-19 preventive strategies

Are the detained Caverton pilots victims of power tussle

JAMB says over 4000 cases resolved despite COVID-19

Covid-19: NPA defines port charges waiver, issues terms and conditions

Equities investors further gain N344bn on 3.02% bullish trade

FBN Holdings notifies NSE on plans to divest from FBN Insurance

CBN presents plan to rebuild economy after COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Aero Contractor to place workers on half salaries


*BLUE PRINT*


Breaking: Kano records first Coronavirus death, counters NCDC on confirmed cases

Breaking: Kano records first Coronavirus death, counters NCDC on confirmed cases

Breaking: Kano records first Coronavirus death, counters NCDC on confirmed cases

Updated: More recoveries in Lagos, Abuja, others as NCDC confirms 34 new cases in Nigeria; Kano harvests 12

Updated: More recoveries in Lagos, Abuja, others as NCDC confirms 34 new cases in Nigeria; Kano harvests 12

Breaking: Niger records another Coronavirus case as NCDC confirms 407 in Nigeria

Breaking: In Lagos, Medical doctor with Covid-19 is dead

Updated: NCDC confirms number of Covid-19 cases in Nigeria so far

Santos gets 3 match ban for assault in Europa clash

Breaking: In Lagos, Medical doctor with Covid-19 is dead

Breaking: 3 new Covid-19 patients beat virus, discharged from Abuja hospital

Breaking: 3 new Covid-19 patients beat virus, discharged from Abuja hospital

Austria to allow tennis, golf and other social-distancing-friendly sports

Tour de France moved to September

Tour de France moved to September

Tour de France moved to September

WiHRiNI lauds Covid-19 interventions, urges right channeling of relief materials

WiHRiNI lauds Covid-19 interventions, urges right channeling of relief materials

WiHRiNI lauds Covid-19 interventions, urges right channeling of relief materials

Salah better than Messi & Ronaldo' ' Warda

How 28-year-old pregnant nurse died from Coronavirus

How 28-year-old pregnant nurse died from Coronavirus

UEFA under pressure to cancel football season

ILO: Solidarity between employees,employers paramount

ILO: Solidarity between employees,employers paramount

Group caution politicians against meddling in palliative measures

ILO advocates four pillars to reduce COVID-19 impact

ILO advocates four pillars to reduce COVID-19 impact

Nigeria, China 've resolved issue of maltreatment of citizens ' Gbajabiamila

COVID-19: JOHESU, MLT donate PPE, sanitisers

Ogun PDP chair, Dayo removed over plot to sell party's structure, says Kashamu

COVID-19: JOHESU, MLT donate PPE, sanitisers

COVID-19: NLC wants Nigeria debts pardoned

Nasarawa govt denies paying legislators N264m palliative

COVID-19: NLC wants Nigeria debts pardoned

At 63: Aremu commends Dangote over mass decent employment

Makinde signs Agribusiness Development Agency bill into law

At 63: Aremu commends Dangote over mass decent employment

Revealed! Those eligible for FG's COVID-19 palliatives

Suspension: Ogun PDP chairman accuses Kashamu

Revealed! Those eligible for FG's COVID-19 palliatives

COVID-19: Buhari felicitates with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on discharge from hospital

FIFA hails Finidi at 49

COVID-19: Buhari felicitates with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on discharge from hospital

Buhari salutes Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark at 90

Badminton Confederation upgrades Nigerian umpire

Buhari salutes Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark at 90

Breaking: Pregnant nurse with Covid-19 dies after delivery, baby survives

Breaking: Pregnant nurse with Covid-19 dies after delivery, baby survives


*SPORTS*


9 Premier League Clubs Keen to Set 30 June Deadline for Completion of Season - FTBpro

Adidas eyes 2.4 bln state-guaranteed coronavirus loan - Daily Times

Arsenal Chiefs Pressurise Stars To Take Pay Cut Ahead Of Crunch Meeting - Daily Independent

Arsenal target Soler hopes to spend rest of career with Valencia, says agent - Yahoo

Arsenal target Soler hopes to spend rest of career with Valencia, says agent - Goal

Arsenal target Soler hopes to spend rest of career with Valencia, says agent - Goal

Badminton federation boss, Orbih hails Umpire Oyinloye's elevation - Daily Trust

Bandari Want KPL Season Cancelled - Daily Independent

Barca relives Oshoala's impact in 2019 Copa Catalunya Cup win - The Sun

Barcelona Announce Board Changes after Resignations - Thisday

Barcelona Want Kante In Chelsea Offer For Coutinho - Daily Independent

Bayern Munich: Thomas Muller signs new contract - Peoples Daily

Bayern would be stupid to let Neuer go - Maier - Goal

Bayern would be stupid to let Neuer go - Maier - Goal

Bonfrere: Westerhof sold Nigeria's match against Italy at USA World Cup - Peoples Daily

BREAKING: Juventus Pair Matuidi, Rugani Recover From Coronavirus - Daily Independent

Coronavirus lockdowns turn political with protests in US - Al Jazeera

Coronavirus to bring Asia's growth to a standstill: Live updates - Al Jazeera

Coronavirus: Lesotho captain and US College Player of the Year Rabale tasks Basotho - Goal

Coronavirus: Lesotho captain and US College Player of the Year Rabale tasks Basotho - Goal

Coronavirus: LTA plans 20m aid package for players - Peoples Daily

Coronavirus: Nadal would relish behind-closed-doors ATP Tour return - Yahoo

Coronavirus: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman eyes summer return - Yahoo

Coronavirus: NZR agrees 50 per cent pay freeze with players for rest of 2020 - Yahoo

Covid-19 Awareness campaign: IOC Commends Dare, NOC - Peoples Daily

COVID-19 chaos: Nigerians who clamoured for FIFA ban won't repeat such mistake -Patrick Pascal - Daily Trust

COVID-19: Ahmedu enjoins FIBA Africa Zone 3 nations to stay safe - The Sun

COVID-19: California to give payments to undocumented immigrants - Al Jazeera

David Haye expected an easier ride after swapping boxing for poker - Yahoo

David Luiz lauds Arteta's impact at Arsenal - Yahoo

Dream Arsenal Squad for 2020/21: Including New Signings, Transfers Out & Squad Numbers - FTBpro

Ex-London Marathon winner Wanjiru provisionally suspended - Daily Trust

Famous Barcelona No.10s: Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona - Goal

Famous Barcelona No.10s: Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona - Goal

Father of Inter Milan's Kwadwo Asamoah clarifies son's international future - Goal

Father of Inter Milan's Kwadwo Asamoah clarifies son's international future - Goal

Fernandes demands Man Utd signings are 'hungry for titles - Goal

Fernandes demands Man Utd signings are 'hungry for titles - Goal

Fernandes demands Man Utd signings are 'hungry for titles - Yahoo

FIFA: Super Eagles, Others May Not Play This Year Due to... - Thisday

Fiorentina prepared to sell Chiesa for 'right offer' amid reported Juve, Inter interest - Yahoo

French clubs hopeful of finishing season as country targets easing of lockdown - Daily Times

Fuchs faces 'difficult decision' of staying at Leicester or heading to the U.S. - Goal

Fuchs faces 'difficult decision' of staying at Leicester or heading to the U.S. - Goal

Hammers boss Moyes fears injury pile-up if Premier League resumes - Daily Times

He's very important for us' - Lucas hoping Kane stays at Tottenham - Goal

He's very important for us' - Lucas hoping Kane stays at Tottenham - Goal

He's very important for us' - Lucas hoping Kane stays at Tottenham - Yahoo

Hero': Pakistani-American doctor takes on ventilator shortages - Al Jazeera





















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